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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.19, 1,473.22 and 544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.19, 1,473.22 and 544.06 is: 815.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.19 : 1,473.22 = 544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.19/1,473.22 = 544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.19x = 1,473.22 × 544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.19x = 801,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,509.99/983.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.21

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